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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.85, 2,646.86 and 724.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.85, 2,646.86 and 724.35 is: 1,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.85 : 2,646.86 = 724.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.85/2,646.86 = 724.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.85x = 2,646.86 × 724.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.85x = 1,917,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,249.42/1,763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.97

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